BAN adds California benefits firm J.D. Gilmour & Co.

Benefit Advisors Network said Sept. 15 it added J.D. Gilmour & Co., Inc. to its independent broker network, expanding BAN’s California footprint and bringing a family-owned firm with more than 70 years in insurance and 400-plus employer clients into the group.

Why it matters: - J.D. Gilmour & Co. adds a California-based, independent benefits broker with deep family ownership and multigenerational experience to BAN’s network. - The move expands BAN’s presence in California and gives the firm access to shared resources, peer collaboration and tools aimed at strengthening client service. - The addition reflects continued demand for independent employee benefits advisors that can help employers navigate rising costs and more complex insurance markets.

What happened: - Benefit Advisors Network announced on Sept. 15, 2026, that J.D. Gilmour & Co., Inc. has joined the organization. - J.D. Gilmour & Co. is based in Glendale, California. - BAN is an international network of employee benefits brokers and consulting firms across the U.S. and Canada. - J.D. Gilmour & Co. serves more than 400 employers in California and across the country.

The details: - The firm was founded by James Douglas Gilmour after he began his insurance career in 1953. - J.D. Gilmour & Co. remains family-owned and operated. - The company serves clients in entertainment, software development, manufacturing and machine tooling. - The firm specializes in employee benefits across health, life, dental, vision, long-term care, disability and other insurance lines. - As an independent broker, J.D. Gilmour & Co. works on behalf of clients rather than insurers. - The firm says its model helps business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and professionals deal with complex insurance choices and higher costs. - Jonathan T. Gilmour said joining BAN is an important next step for the firm and will help bolster resources while keeping the agency independent. - Jonathan T. Gilmour also said BAN’s collaboration, best-practice sharing and industry tools will help the firm continue serving clients in a rapidly evolving employee benefits market. - Perry Braun, president and CEO of BAN, said J.D. Gilmour & Co. brings an independent, client-focused perspective that will strengthen the network. - Braun said the firm’s multi-generational experience, client commitment and industry breadth will be a strong addition to BAN. - As a member, J.D. Gilmour & Co. gains access to BAN resources, industry expertise, peer collaboration and business tools.

Between the lines: - BAN is selective about membership and limits entry to firms that clear a vetting process focused on ethics, expertise and client service. - J.D. Gilmour & Co.’s admission fits BAN’s model of linking independent firms that want scale benefits without giving up ownership or control. - The deal also signals that client demand remains strong for brokers that can offer tailored advice instead of standardized products.

What's next: - J.D. Gilmour & Co. will use BAN’s network support to deepen collaboration and sharpen its advisory capabilities. - BAN is likely to keep recruiting firms that fit its independent, high-service profile as it expands across North America. - More information is available on Benefit Advisors Network's website and BAN's LinkedIn page.

The bottom line: - BAN is adding a long-tenured California benefits firm that broadens its footprint while preserving the independent model both organizations say drives client value.